The Broncos have intercepted two passes in six games, one by Champ Bailey, the other by a defensive tackle, Marcus Thomas. And no, it’s not like they’ve had several would-be interceptions dropped in the secondary.

The issue isn’t just the two interceptions, one of the lowest figures in the league. It’s what the figure signifies. More than anything, it reflects the lack of pressure the Broncos usually put on the quarterback.

And speaking of pressure on the quarterback, Jay Cutler has to know the limitations of the Broncos’ defense. He isn’t going to hold court with reporters and talk about it, but he has to know. He watches opposing offenses carve up the Denver D almost every Sunday.

Given those limitations, Cutler is under enormous pressure to make things happen when the Broncos have the ball. That pressure will only subside when the defense improves and starts stealing the ball every now and then.

In the meantime, Cutler has to put points on the board and avoid turnovers of his own.

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